Software and services that help Bitcoin users move funds between Lightning and the main chain, recover from wallet problems, and use Bitcoin payments without handing custody to an exchange.
Trustless Bitcoin Layering & Custody‑Free Services
Blockstream’s swaps let users move funds between Lightning and the main chain, BTCPay Server offered a 3 BTC recovery bounty after a wallet exploit, and ETFs saw inflows spike after a huge hack — all pointing to opportunities for non‑custodial liquidity, routing, recovery and security tools as BIP‑110 stalled when miners refused and regulators remain uncertain (TD Cowen: 25%).
Projected Score
as a side gig ☆☆☆☆☆ (0/5)
no money or audience ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
with both ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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The news behind it
- Aug 11, 2026 Bitcoin Magazine: Blockstream Debuts Swaps, Allowing Bitcoiners to Move Between Lightning and Main Network With Ease
- Aug 11, 2026 Bitcoin Magazine: BTCPay Server Offers a 3 Bitcoin Bounty for Recovery of Stolen Funds After Wallet Exploit
- Aug 11, 2026 Bitcoin Magazine: Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds See Spike In Inflows Following Huge Hack
- Aug 11, 2026 Bitcoin Magazine: TD Cowen Gives Crypto Clarity Act a 25% Chance of Passing This Fall
- Aug 11, 2026 Bitcoin Magazine: BIP-110 Fork Stalls at Two Blocks as Bitcoin Miners Refuse to Follow
